Beefs Perfect Storm
Sitting at his kitchen table, Owen reflects on what has been & will be a challenging time for beef producers as we move into Spring Calving.
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Eliza MacKereth
- May 21
- 3 min
Grass Tetany in Cattle & Sheep
Despite the urgency to transition animals to pasture based diets we need to consider the potential complications, in particular Grass Tetany
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Eliza MacKereth
- May 20
- 6 min
Ketosis
It is important to understand the potential economical impact that ketosis may have on an enterprise to understand the value of prevention.
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Mikaela Baker
- Apr 19
- 4 min
Heat Stress: A reflection
Autumn is definitely here and the warm days are behind us but reflection is equally an important practice in agriculture & business.
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Eliza MacKereth
- Mar 21
- 4 min
Sulphur
Sulphur is a macro mineral necessary in the diets of many animals, in particular, ruminants.
Eliza looks at the roles & effects of Sulphur
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Molly Kuchel
- Mar 18
- 2 min
TRAC Recommended Read
For those in the dairy production industry we think this article is well worth a read...
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Mikaela Baker
- Nov 27, 2023
- 8 min
TRAC Recommended Read: Understanding Silage Testing & Analysis
The team at Forage Lab Australia share with us their recommendations for testing silage this year as well as what we learned from last year.
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Mikaela Baker
- Oct 11, 2023
- 6 min
A Better Understanding of Antimicrobial Resistance
Being aware of antibiotic use on farms improves decision making & training of employees. Building the right foundation is critical.
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Eliza Burton
- Jul 25, 2023
- 4 min
Are you consistently seeing high cell counts in your herd?
Let's understand what a consistently high Bulk Milk Cell Count means to your dairy cows, plus a checklist on reducing your Mastitis risk.
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Owen Rees
- Jun 14, 2023
- 2 min
New Season Grass - Short vs Long
A consultant, a hay shed & two artificial rumens, tune in here to find out more about new season grass, short vs long with TRAC's Owen Rees
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Owen Rees
- Apr 20, 2023
- 4 min
Inflammation & Its Effect On Our Animals
Inflammation; We can’t stop inflammation, so we need to be able to monitor it or help our animals build & maintain a healthy immune system.
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Eliza Burton
- Apr 19, 2023
- 5 min
Managing Hoof Health Leading Into Winter Conditions
Here's a few tips to assist in preventing lameness in your herd or flock leading into the winter months.
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Molly Kuchel
- Mar 7, 2023
- 1 min
TRAC Must Read : Vaccines need a boost, especially for calves
While the first dose of a vaccine is important, the booster dose shouldn't be forgotten. Booster vaccines are especially important in calves
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Molly Kuchel
- Mar 7, 2023
- 1 min
Don't miss this!
Expert panel discussion with TRAC, Sinclair Wilson & Rabobank focusing on Beef & Sheep agribusiness. TRAC's very own Ruminant...
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Molly Kuchel
- Mar 2, 2023
- 8 min
TRAC Beef & Sheep Newsletter - Autumn 2023 Edition
TRAC Autumn Edition of our Beef & Sheep Newsletter discusses Utilising Forage Brassicas This Summer & Micro Minerals In Autumn Lambing Ewes.
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Owen Rees
- Mar 2, 2023
- 4 min
Utilising Forage Brassicas This Summer
Forage Brassicas; After I have sown my crop, how do I make the best use of my investment?
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Mark Facy
- Mar 2, 2023
- 3 min
Micro Minerals In Autumn Lambing Ewes
Growing a lamb & birthing is stressful, it is vital to set the ewe up to lamb and then replace lost minerals for longevity of the flock...
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Mikaela Baker
- Jan 17, 2023
- 6 min
STARCH
As we push the ceiling of high milk production expectations, while maintaining animal health & fertility, multiple sources of starch are key
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Mikaela Baker
- Nov 29, 2022
- 4 min
RUMEN ADAPTATION
Influencing factors can be termed as stress, and all stress will have some influence on digestion, just as it can in people.
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Mikaela Baker
- Oct 21, 2022
- 3 min
MAGNESIUM
A topic of interest this season has been Magnesium, the mysterious significant unavailability or lack of in our pastures this growing season
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